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Two airplane-size asteroids closely pass Earth today; no threat to planet

Two asteroids pass Earth by close distance and that is why they are termed 'near misses'. Scientists decline any potential risk to the planet

Two airplane-size asteroids closely pass Earth today; no threat to planet
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Scientists discover new formula to detect killer asteroids headed for Earth

Professor Noville, a Spanish scientist, has discovered a formula using the gravitational bending of light to pinpoint celestial objects including hazardous asteroids

Scientists discover new formula to detect killer asteroids headed for Earth
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Massive asteroid to fly past earth on Thanksgiving; all you need to know

On November 26, roughly 100-meter-wide asteroid 2006 WB will safely fly by Earth at a distance of 2.3 lunar miles. A tiny asteroid called 2024 PT5 recently made a brief "mini moon" orbit around Earth

Massive asteroid to fly past earth on Thanksgiving; all you need to know
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 3:28 PM IST

580-ft building-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on October 24, Nasa says

The US space agency says the 580-feet building-sized asteroid 363305 (2002 NV16) will pose no risk to Earth, although it is classified as "potentially hazardous"

580-ft building-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on October 24, Nasa says
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

Two asteroids to fly by earth today, says NASA; Check speed, distance, size

Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is closely monitoring the two asteroids expected to fly by earth today, reportedly from a safe distance. The space agency said the objects pose no danger to earth

Two asteroids to fly by earth today, says NASA; Check speed, distance, size
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 5:09 PM IST

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe that aims to understand the post-impact evaluation in Dimorphos

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Earth's 'second moon' to be visible on September 29; here's how to watch it

The mini-moon cannot be seen with the naked eye or even watching with the help of binoculars or a home telescope would be a difficult task as it is small and made of dull rock

Earth's 'second moon' to be visible on September 29; here's how to watch it
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

Earth to get second temporary moon for two months? Check details here

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will follow a horseshoe-shaped path for a period of 53 days before returning to a sun-centred path. The event will take place from September 29 and will last till November 25

Earth to get second temporary moon for two months? Check details here
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Asteroid 2024 ON not hitting earth but its speed concerning, says Nasa

A huge 720-foot asteroid '2024 ON' is expected to approach Earth today. The asteroid will safely pass at a distance of 997,793 km, but its speed is a matter of concern

Asteroid 2024 ON not hitting earth but its speed concerning, says Nasa
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 3:32 PM IST

Nasa issues alert as 140-feet airplane-size asteroid hurtles towards earth

A near-earth asteroid 2024 PQ5 is heading to earth at a speed of 28,128 miles per hour. Nasa issues alerts as the space agency closely monitors such activities to ensure no potential threats

Nasa issues alert as 140-feet airplane-size asteroid hurtles towards earth
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 6:11 PM IST

Airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA says no risk of impact

Asteroid 2024 OR1 is part of the Apollo asteroids, which have been making their closest approach to Earth recently

Airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA says no risk of impact
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 2:26 PM IST

Will Apophis hit Earth? Nasa debunk myth; here's all you need to know

Nasa confirmed that Apophis will pass the earth with just 38,012 KM or 23,619 miles. Here's all you need to know

Will Apophis hit Earth? Nasa debunk myth; here's all you need to know
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

'Planet Killer': All about mountain-sized asteroid that flew close to Earth

On June 27, a mountain-sized space rock "Planet Killer" made a close approach to Earth. One of the largest potentially hazardous asteroids had a diameter of 2.5 kilometres, according to estimates

'Planet Killer': All about mountain-sized asteroid that flew close to Earth
Updated On : 28 Jun 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Are we prepared for an asteroid hit in 2038? Here's what Nasa said

Despite the lack of significant known asteroid impact threats in the near future, Nasa expressed concerns about our readiness to mitigate such a threat even with substantial warning

Are we prepared for an asteroid hit in 2038? Here's what Nasa said
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

NASA probe to intercept 'God Of Chaos' Asteroid as it approaches Earth

On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis, or "God of Chaos," is expected to pass close to Earth from just about 20,000 miles away. OSIRIS-APEX has now been launched to explore Apophis

NASA probe to intercept 'God Of Chaos' Asteroid as it approaches Earth
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 2:40 PM IST

NASA Psyche Mission: All you need to know about metal asteroid mission

NASA launched an asteroid-exploring Psyche mission that may help scientists in finding answers to questions about the solar system and its origin. Here's all you need to know about Psyche mission

NASA Psyche Mission: All you need to know about metal asteroid mission
Updated On : 17 Oct 2023 | 12:14 PM IST

NASA lab hopes to find life's building blocks in Asteroid Bennu sample

NASA will analyse the sample once it returns to earth, to help us understand the origins of the solar system. Bennu orbits the Sun at an average distance of about 105 million miles

NASA lab hopes to find life's building blocks in Asteroid Bennu sample
Updated On : 26 Jul 2023 | 4:40 PM IST

International Asteroid Day 2023: History, significance, and facts to know

World Asteroid Day 2023 is observed every year on June 30, and it aims to spread awareness about asteroid impact on earth. Asteroids are leftovers from the formation of our solar system

International Asteroid Day 2023: History, significance, and facts to know
Updated On : 30 Jun 2023 | 11:42 AM IST

Asteroid as big as a blue whale to fly past Earth today, says NASA

Asteroid 2016 LK49 will come within a distance of 364,150 kilometers of Earth traveling at a speed of 19.4 kilometers per second

Asteroid as big as a blue whale to fly past Earth today, says NASA
Updated On : 19 Jun 2023 | 6:58 PM IST

Nasa tracks two large asteroids approaching Earth at more than 30,000 kmph

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Centre for Near-Earth Objects (NEO) maintains a list of objects that may come close to Earth to understand the potential risk they pose

Nasa tracks two large asteroids approaching Earth at more than 30,000 kmph
Updated On : 22 May 2023 | 2:10 PM IST